550RK (Seca/Euro)

Spark Plug

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:41

1. Check the electrode condition and wear, insulator color and electrode gap.

2.    Use a wire gauge for measuring the plug gap.

3.    If the electrodes become too worn, replace the spark plug.

4.    When installing the plug, always clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime that might be present on the surface of the spark plug, and torque the spark plug properly.

Battery

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:40

A. Battery

1. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower level marks. Use only distilled water if refilling is necessary.

CAUTION:
Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery; therefore, refill only with distilled water.

Lubrication Points

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:37

Cable inspection and lubrication

 

 

WARNING:
Damage to the outer housing of the various cables, may cause corrosion and often free movement will be obstructed. An unsafe condition may result so replace such cables as soon as possible.

1. If the inner cables do not operate smoothly, lubricate or replace them.

Recommended lubricant:

Suspension and Steering

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:33

Front fork oil change

WARNING:
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over.

1. Raise the motorcycle or remove the front wheel so that there is no weight on the front end of the motorcycle. Remove the handlebar if necessary.

2.    Remove the rubber cap from the top of each fork.

Drive Chain and Wheels

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:29

Drive chain

1. Drive chain tension check

NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear wheel through several revolutions and check the tension several times to find the tightest point. Check and/or adjust chain tension with rear wheel in this "tight chain" position.

Brakes

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:26

1. Brake adjustment

a. Front brake lever free play adjustment

The brake can be adjusted by simply adjusting the free play of the brake lever. The piston in the caliper moves forward as the brake pad wears out, automatically adjusting the clearance betweenthe brake pads and brake disc.

Fuel Petcock

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:24


If the fuel petcock is
leaking or excessively contaminated, it should be removed from the fuel
tank and inspected.

1.   
Remove the fuel tank and position it so that fuel will not spill when
the petcock is removed.

2.   
Remove the petcock and inspect the filter screen. Replace the filter if
seriously contaminated.